Run Xi'an City Wall Marathon with Grand Castle Hotel, Xi'an
XI'AN, China, October 15, 2008. The Grand Castle Hotel Xi'an, one of China's most luxurious independent 5-star hotels, is offering a special package for runners or spectators of the China Xi'an City Wall International Marathon, which is being contested on November 1.
Priced at only RMB1500net per person, the 3-day, 2-night package from October 30 to November 2 includes two nights in a Deluxe Room on share room basis along with registration to enter the international event, airport transfer, a day-trip to the World Heritage-listed 'Terracotta Warriors' and a RMB100 laundry voucher.
A single room costs an additional RMB980 for the package and each extra night RMB680, both inclusive of 15% surcharge and government tax.
Runners from around the world have contested the China Xi'an City Wall International Marathon since it was inaugurated in 1993. The route circles the 13.7 km perimeter of one of the largest and most complete ancient city walls in China, which spans between 12 and 14 metres. It is one of the most unique and scenic marathon sites in the world.
The marathon starts and finishes at the South Gate of the wall, which is adjacent to the Grand Castle Hotel. The hotel is authorised by the Sports Committee of Xi'an as an official registration point for contestants.
Xi'an City Wall was built in 1370 during the Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty. The Xi'an Municipal Government bridged gaps in the ancient wall in 2004 so as to allow the marathon to become an important international event.
The marathon is recognised as an official 'national health and fitness event' by China's General Administration of Sports and National Tourism Administration.
The Grand Castle Hotel, uniquely designed in the historic architectural style of the adjacent ancient City Wall which it overlooks, is newly re-opened following an extensive facelift and re-branding.
To make reservation, please call 0086-29-87608888 (ext 1009) or send email to [email protected]
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